Flashcards on Ostrava: Geography, History, and Culture
Ostrava: Geography, History, and Culture - Student Guide
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Ostrava
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Card 1
Question: Which three countries meet near Ostrava?
Answer: The Czech Republic, Poland, and Slovakia.
Card 2
Question: What was Ostrava's former nickname, related to its industry?
Answer: The "Steel Heart" of the Republic.
Card 3
Question: When was the last coal mined in Ostrava, and what happened to the mines?
Answer: The last coal was mined on June 30, 1994, and all city mines were closed.
Card 4
Question: How has the city's environment changed in recent years?
Answer: Many industrial operations have been halted, and special filters have been installed to reduce air pollution.
Card 5
Question: Approximately how many people live in Ostrava?
Answer: Approximately 300,000 inhabitants.
Card 6
Question: At which river confluence is Ostrava located, and which rivers meet there?
Answer: Ostrava is located at the confluence of four rivers: the Odra, Opava, Ostravice, and Lučina.
Card 7
Question: How far is Ostrava from the Polish and Slovak borders (in km)?
Answer: 15 km from the nearest border crossing to Poland and 55 km from Slovakia.
Card 8
Question: Which river is the city named after, and what was that river previously called?
Answer: The city is named after the Ostravice River, which was previously called Ostrava.
Card 9
Question: What is the heraldic symbol of the city of Ostrava?
Answer: A white horse and a golden rose.
Card 10
Question: What is the Landek Venus, and why is it important to the region?
Answer: It is the oldest significant work of prehistoric art found in the Ostrava region.